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Private, tailor-made tours of Jordan

In this ever shrinking world, there’s a growing trend of travellers wishing to experience their destination independently and at their own pace. Visitors are encouraged to undertake independent trips in Jordan specifically because it is such a welcoming, safe and interesting destination.

At Jordan Select Tours, we offer our clients tailor-made tours that encompass their particular interests. We custom-make Jordan holiday itineraries exactly to their specifications and travel requirements, producing itineraries that are completely customised.

Because we employ only the most knowledgeable and courteous drivers and guides, and command the most competitive hotel rates, our clients are assured that they will receive the best service and value for money when booking with us.

If you are interested in receiving a tailor-made proposal from us, please fill in a contact form telling us what you wish to see and do and we’ll send you a detailed, non-binding proposal for your review. Moreover, you can always count on our professional travel advice when it comes to planning your perfect Jordan holiday.

You can find below some suggested itineraries, which can be adjusted and changed to match your interests and wishes. If you are limited in time, we can also provide day toursthat start either from Amman, Aqaba or the Dead Sea.

Suggested itineraries for an 8-day tour

Upon arrival, a representative from Jordan Select Tours will meet you at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA). Transfer to hotel in Amman. Overnight at hotel

Day 2, Amman/ Um Qais/ Ajlun/ Jerash/ Amman

After breakfast, start your tour by departing Amman north to visit Um Qais, a city rich with basalt ruins and overlooking the Jordan Valley, Golan Heights and Lake Tiberius (the Sea of Galilee). Continue to visit the village of Ajlun with its fortress and magnificent view into the Jordan Valley. Proceed to visit Jerash; one of the most preserved Greco-Roman cities in the Middle East. Return to Amman. Overnight at the hotel

Day 3, Amman City Tour/ Desert Castles/ Amman

After breakfast, departure to visit the ruins of the Amman Roman theatre, the Citadel and the Umayyad Palace, the tour includes visits to the Archaeological and Folklore Museums. Free time in the old down town area of the city for walking/shopping then transfer to the Desert Castles. Visit Qasr Amra, Al Azraq and Al Kharaneh and return to Amman. Overnight at hotel

Day 4, Amman/ Madaba/ Mt Nebo/ Wadi Mujib/ Kerak/ Petra

Breakfast. Depart Amman for a whole day tour to explore the King’s highway, which was once, part of the ancient Silk Road. Start by visiting the Christian Town of Madaba “The City of Mosaics”. You will be visiting the St. George church with its mosaic map of the Holy Land from Byzantine times, and the Archaeological Park, which houses the remains of several Byzantine churches, including the amazing mosaics of the Church of the Virgin. The park complex includes a school for the restoration and conservation of ancient mosaics, then take a detour to visit the Monastery in Mount Nebo. Proceed to Kerak via Wadi Al Mujib, a deep valley holding one of Jordan’s most breathtaking views. Visit the castle with its diverse history dated from the Byzantine to the Mamluk period. Continue south to the hotel in Petra. Overnight at hotel

Day 5, Petra

Breakfast, then morning tour of Petra, The Rose Red City of the Nabateans. Start your guided tour with a horse ride up to the Siq and proceed to explore this amazing world heritage site. The Rose Red City of Petra will surely surpass your wildest expectations. Visit the higher parts of the city before returning to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel

Day 6 , Petra/ Beida/ Wadi Rum

Breakfast then late morning transfer to Beida, also known as Little Petra, and the place where the Nabateans used to entertain their guests. Proceed with your tour south to the enchanting desert of Wadi Rum, Jeep tour inside the Wadi until sunset. Enjoy the view while drinking a cup of traditional Bedouin tea. Transfer to the Bedouin camp area deep inside the desert where a large Bedouin tent will be set to serve as the group’s sitting room and smaller high quality Canadian sleeping tents will be prepared with comfortable mattresses, sheets and blankets. Traditional barbecue dinner, and overnight at the camp.

Day 7 , Wadi Rum/ Dead Sea

Breakfast. Transfer to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on the surface of earth, for a swim in its warm salty water. Free time at leisure. Overnight at hotel

Day 8 , Dead Sea/ Departure

Breakfast then transfer to Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA). Assist with formalities and departure.

If you would like to book any of the tours, or organize your own tailor made tour of Jordan, please contact us.

Suggested itineraries for a 7-day tour

Jordan attractions tour 1:

Day 1, Arrival Amman

Upon arrival, a representative from Jordan Select Tours will meet you at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA). Transfer to hotel in Amman. Overnight at hotel

Day 3, Amman/ Ajlun/ Jerash/ Salt/ Amman

After breakfast, start your tour by departing Amman north to visit the village of Ajlun with its fortress and magnificent view into the Jordan Valley. Proceed to visit Jerash; showcasing the grandeur of Imperial Rome, and being one of the largest and most well preserved sites of Roman architecture in the World outside Italy. Proceed to the Old Town Of Salt which is situated 29 km north of Amman. Salt is one of Jordan’s longest continuously inhabited cities, it contains a remarkable architectural and civic heritage including many recently opened museums. Return to Amman . Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3, Amman/ Madaba/ Mt Nebo/ Wadi Mujib / Kerak/ Petra

Breakfast, then depart Amman for a whole day tour explore the King’s highway, which was once part of the ancient Silk Road. Transfer to Visit the Christian Town of Madaba “The City of Mosaics”. Visit the church with the mosaic map of the Holy Land from Byzantine times. take a detour to visit the Monastery in Mount Nebo, . The Bible reports that Moses climbed up onto Mount Nebo, coming from the plains of Moab. On the mountain, God showed him “all the land” which was promised to his descendants. Proceed to visit the crusader castle of Kerak via Wadi Al Mujib, a deep valley holding one of Jordan’s most breathtaking view. Continue to Petra (The City of the Nabateans). Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4, Petra

Breakfast, then morning tour of Petra, The Rose Red City of the Nabateans. Start your guided tour with a horse ride up to the Siq and proceed to explore this amazing world heritage site. The Rose Red City of Petra will surely surpass your wildest expectations. Visit the higher parts of the city before returning to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel

Day 5, Petra/ Beida/ Wadi Rum /Dead Sea

Breakfast then transfer to Beida, also known as Little Petra, and the place where the Nabateans used to entertain their guests. Proceed with your tour south to the enchanting desert of Wadi Rum, Jeep tour inside the Wadi until sunset. Enjoy the view while drinking a cup of traditional Bedouin tea. Transfer to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on the surface of the Earth for the overnight at the hotel.

Day 6, Dead Sea/ Amman

Breakfast. Free time at leisure. Transfer back to Amman. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7, Departure

Breakfast then transfer to Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA). Assist with formalities and departure.

Jordan attractions tour 2:

Day 1, Arrival Amman

Upon arrival, a representative from Jordan Select Tours will meet you at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA). Transfer to hotel in Amman. Overnight at hotel

Day 2, Amman/ Jerash/ City Tour/ Amman

After breakfast, start your tour by departing Amman north to visit Jerash; one of the most preserved Graeco-Roman cities in the Middle East. In the afternoon transfer back to Amman for the City Tour. Visit the ruins of the Amman Roman theatre, the Citadel and the Umayyad Palace. The tour includes visits to the Archaeological and Folklore Museums. Free time in the old down town area of the city for walking/shopping then transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel

Day 3, Amman/ Desert Castles/ Dead Sea

Breakfast. Transfer to the Desert Castles. Visit Qasr Amra, Al Azraq and Al Kharaneh, then transfer to the Dead Sea. The lowest point on the surface of the Earth. Free time at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day4, Dead Sea/ Madaba/ Mt Nebo/ Petra

Breakfast. Morning free time at leisure at the Dead Sea then transfer to visit the Christian Town of Madaba “The City of Mosaics”. You will be visiting the St. George church with its mosaic map of the Holy Land from Byzantine times, and the Archaeological Park, which houses the remains of several Byzantine churches, including the amazing mosaics of the Church of the Virgin. The park complex includes a school for the restoration and conservation of ancient mosaics, then take a detour to visit the Monastery in Mount Nebo. Continue south to the hotel in Petra. Overnight at hotel

Day 5 , Petra

Breakfast, then morning tour of Petra, The Rose Red City of the Nabateans. Start your guided tour with a horse ride up to the Siq and proceed to explore this amazing world heritage site. The Rose Red City of Petra will surely surpass your wildest expectations. Visit the higher parts of the city before returning to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel

Day 6 , Petra/ Beida/ Wadi Rum/ Amman

After breakfast start your tour by visiting Beida, also known as little Petra and the place where the Nabateans used to entertain their guests. Proceed with your tour south to the enchanting desert of Wadi Rum, Jordan’s largest desert and one of the most spectacular desert landscapes in the world. Jeep Tour inside the Wadi until sunset. Watch the most beautiful view while drinking a cup of traditional Bedouin tea then transfer back to Amman. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 , Departure

Breakfast then transfer to Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA). Assist with formalities and departure.

If you would like to book any of the tours, or organize your own tailor made tour of Jordan, please contact us.

Suggested itineraries for a 6-day tour

Jordan Delights tour 1:

Day 1, Arrival Amman (35 Km)

Upon arrival, a representative from Jordan Select Tours will meet you at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA). Transfer to hotel in Amman. Overnight at hotel

Day 2, Amman/ Ajlun/ Jerash/ City Tour/ Amman (170 Km)

After breakfast, start your tour by departing Amman north to visit the village of Ajlun with its fortress and magnificent view into the Jordan Valley. Proceed to visit Jerash; one of the most preserved Graeco-Roman cities in the Middle East. In the afternoon transfer back to Amman for the City Tour. Visit the ruins of the Amman Roman theatre, the Citadel and the Umayyad Palace. The tour includes visits to the Archaeological and Folklore Museums. Free time in the old down town area of the city for walking then transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel

Day 3 , Amman/ Wadi Rum/ Petra (450 Km)

Breakfast then proceed south to Wadi Rum, Jordan’s largest desert and one of the most spectacular desert landscapes in the world. Jeep Tour inside the Wadi. Transfer to Petra. Overnight at hotel

Day 4 , Petra

Breakfast, then morning tour of Petra, The Rose Red City of the Nabateans. Start your guided tour with a horse ride up to the Siq and proceed to explore this amazing world heritage site. The Rose Red City of Petra will surely surpass your wildest expectations. Visit the higher parts of the city before returning to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel

Day 5 , Petra/ Madaba/ Mt. Nebo/ Dead Sea (295 Km)

Breakfast. Depart Petra north to visit the Christian Town of Madaba “The City of Mosaics”. You will be visiting the St. George church with its mosaic map of the Holy Land from Byzantine times, and the Archaeological Park, which houses the remains of several Byzantine churches, including the amazing mosaics of the Church of the Virgin. The park complex includes a school for the restoration and conservation of ancient mosaics, and Mount Nebo. Depart to the Dead Sea. Free time at leisure. Overnight at hotel

Day 6 , Dead Sea/ Departure (60 Km)

Breakfast then transfer to Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA). Assist with formalities and departure.

Jordan Delights tour 2:

Day 1, Arrival Amman

Upon arrival, a representative from Jordan Select Tours will meet you at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA). Transfer to hotel in Amman. Overnight at hotel

Day 2, Amman City Tour/ Dead Sea

After breakfast, start your tour by visiting the ruins of the Amman Roman theatre, the Citadel and the Umayyad Palace. The tour includes visits to the Archaeological and Folklore Museums. Free time in the old down town area of the city for walking/shopping then transfer to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on the surface of the Earth. Free time at leisure and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3, Dead Sea/ Petra

Breakfast, then morning transfer to Petra, The Rose Red City of the Nabateans. Start your guided tour with a horse ride up to the Siq and proceed to explore this amazing world heritage site. The Rose Red City of Petra will surely surpass your wildest expectations. Visit the higher parts of the city before returning to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel

Day 4, Petra/ Beida/ Wadi Rum/ Aqaba

After breakfast start your tour by visiting Beida, also known as little Petra and the place where the Nabateans used to entertain their guests. Then proceed south to the enchanting desert of Wadi Rum, Jordan’s largest desert and one of the most spectacular desert landscapes in the world. Jeep Tour inside the Wadi until sunset. Watch the most beautiful view while drinking a cup of traditional Bedouin tea. Transfer to Aqaba . Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5, Aqaba/ Amman

Breakfast. Free time at leisure, then transfer back to Amman. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6, Departure

Breakfast then transfer to Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA). Assist with formalities and departure.

If you would like to book any of the tours, or organize your own tailor made tour of Jordan, please contact us.

Suggested itineraries for a 5-day tour

Best of Jordan tour 1:

Day 1, Arrival Amman

Upon arrival, a representative from Jordan Select Tours will meet you at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA). Transfer to hotel in Amman. Overnight at hotel

Day 2, Amman/ Jerash/ Dead Sea

After breakfast start your tour by departing Amman to visit Jerash; showcasing the grandeur of Imperial Rome, and being one of the largest and most well preserved sites of Roman architecture in the World outside Italy. Transfer to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on the surface of the Earth. Free time at leisure and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3, Dead Sea/ Petra

Breakfast, then morning transfer to Petra, The Rose Red City of the Nabateans. Start your guided tour with a horse ride up to the Siq and proceed to explore this amazing world heritage site. The Rose Red City of Petra will surely surpass your wildest expectations. Visit the higher parts of the city before returning to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel

Day 4 , Petra/ Wadi Rum/ Amman

After breakfast proceed to the enchanting desert of Wadi Rum, Jordan’s largest desert and one of the most spectacular desert landscapes in the world. Jeep Tour inside the Wadi until sunset. Watch the most beautiful view while drinking a cup of traditional Bedouin tea. Transfer to Amman. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5, Departure

Breakfast then transfer to Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA). Assist with formalities and departure.

Best of Jordan tour 2:

Day 1, Arrival Amman

Upon arrival, a representative from Jordan Select Tours will meet you at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA). Transfer to hotel in Amman. Overnight at hotel

Day 2, Amman City tour/ Madaba/ Mt Nebo/ Petra

Breakfast then transfer to visit the ruins of the Amman Roman theatre, the Citadel and the Umayyad Palace then transfer to visit the Christian Town of Madaba “The City of Mosaics”. You will be visiting the St. George church with its mosaic map of the Holy Land from Byzantine times, and the Archaeological Park, which houses the remains of several Byzantine churches, including the amazing mosaics of the Church of the Virgin. The park complex includes a school for the restoration and conservation of ancient mosaics, then take a detour to visit the Monastery in Mount Nebo. Continue south to the hotel in Petra. Overnight at hotel

Day 3, Petra

Breakfast, then morning tour of Petra, The Rose Red City of the Nabateans. Start your guided tour with a horse ride up to the Siq and proceed to explore this amazing world heritage site. The Rose Red City of Petra will surely surpass your wildest expectations. Visit the higher parts of the city before returning to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel

Day 4, Petra/ Wadi Rum/ Amman

After breakfast proceed to the enchanting desert of Wadi Rum, Jordan’s largest desert and one of the most spectacular desert landscapes in the world. Jeep Tour inside the Wadi until sunset. Watch the most beautiful view while drinking a cup of traditional Bedouin tea. Transfer to Amman. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5, Departure

Breakfast then transfer to Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA). Assist with formalities and departure.

If you would like to book any of the tours, or organize your own tailor made tour of Jordan, please contact us.

Independent Jordan Tours was last modified: August 26th, 2016 by Jordan Select Tours